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Because contour surgery is a procedure that involves the facial bones, it has a relatively large surgical scope and is usually performed under general anesthesia. So it is not a surgery that can be decided based on the face alone; it is essential to first check the overall health condition of the person undergoing surgery. This preoperative examination is not a formal step for contour surgery, but a basic step to protect patient safety.
Three essential tests
Before surgery performed under general anesthesia, including contour surgery, three tests are usually carried out as standard. First is the pre-contour surgery electrocardiogram test, which checks whether the heart is beating normally without strain and whether there are any hidden heart conditions. The second is a chest X-ray, which checks whether the lungs and bronchi are healthy because a ventilator must be used during anesthesia. Finally, a blood test is performed to check whether the body's organ functions, such as liver, kidney, and blood clotting function, are being maintained normally.
It is also important during the anesthesia process
General anesthesia is carried out by inhaling anesthetic through the lungs, after which it circulates throughout the body via the heart. During this process, if even one of the heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys is functioning poorly, problems may arise during anesthesia maintenance or recovery. Therefore, when considering not only whether the contour surgery ends well, but also whether you can wake up safely from anesthesia, preoperative examinations are a necessary process.
It is not an exception even if you look healthy
In fact, among people who are young and thought they were in good health, there are a small number of cases where tests reveal anemia, abnormalities in blood clotting, or irregular heart rhythm. The chance is not high, but if surgery is performed without knowing about these problems, bleeding may increase, or in severe cases, it could lead to major risks during surgery. So rather than thinking, "It will probably be fine," it is important to check in advance.
Preoperative examinations may feel time-consuming and inconvenient from the patient's perspective, but all of these steps are not meant to restrict contour surgery. They are essential preparation for the patient to undergo surgery safely and recover without problems. If you are considering surgery performed under general anesthesia, such as contour surgery,
it is important to carefully check the preoperative examinations and safety system as thoroughly as the surgical results.
